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The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #188: Friendship / Mission: Impossible - The Final ReckoningHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!This week, in the midst of busy schedules, Ryan, Chris, and Jordan dive into a catch-up episode. The bulk of the discussion is focused on "Friendship," the nightmarish dark comedy from A24 starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd (now in theaters and PVOD). Then, Ryan and Jordan get into a discussion about "Mission: Impossible - The...2025-06-201h 35

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #183: Sinners / Thunderbolts*Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more!This week, Ryan, Jordan, and Chris take a break from the usual format to discuss a couple new release films. The bulk of our discussion is about Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," which has become a cultural phenomenon. Then, Ryan and Jordan spend some time discussing "Thunderbolts*," the latest film in the MCU, while also briefly touching on...2025-05-162h 24

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #134: With Friends Like These... (What About Bob? / Clifford (1994) / The Cable Guy)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris, Jordan, and Ryan discuss three cringe comedies in which a comedic legend plays a character that does a number on the patience of an equally-top-shelf straight man. We start with 1991's "What About Bob?", an admitted blindspot for Jordan and Ryan prior to this episode, which holds up thanks to the two (now...2024-06-012h 16

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #130: Getting Grimm (Gretel & Hansel / Red Riding Hood [2011] / Rumpelstiltskin [1995])Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris are joined by returning guest Ryan Frakes (The CineMagic Theater) to discuss three darker takes on famous fairy tales with 2020's moody and atmospheric "Gretel & Hansel," 2011's "Twilight"-inspired "Red Riding Hood," and 1995's enjoyable bonkers "Rumpelstiltskin." You can find this and future episodes - as well as subscribe...2024-04-261h 47

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #114: More December 2023 Catch-UpHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris do a bit more catching up with new releases that we saw on either side of the Christmas holiday. We start with holiday slasher "It's a Wonderful Knife" (streaming on Shudder), and then proceed to gush over "Godzilla Minus One" as well as Yorgos Lanthimos' "Poor Things" (both playing in theaters...2023-12-291h 50

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #105: They're Coming to Get You, Barbra (George A. Romero's "Dead" Series)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in lieu of a normal episode (though this week it's a twofer as we were late. Sorry!), Ryan and Chris have decided to bring their most recent Patreon episode from behind the paywall to make up for the lack of new main feed content. With Chris on vacation and Ryan having welcomed a new...2023-10-272h 12

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #94: This is Not America (Spring Breakers / Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas / Natural Born Killers)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three exhaustive, polarizing, auteurist satires about the heart of America, American pop culture, and American media. We start with Harmony Korine's "Spring Breakers" from 2013, which one of us named as their #1 film of the 2010's and believes it's a stone-cold masterpiece in the way it depicts a generation...2023-05-261h 34

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #92: Mousey Money Moves (Pete's Dragon [2016] / The Lion King [2019] / Dumbo [2019])Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in honor of “Peter Pan & Wendy” (now on Disney+), Ryan and Chris dive into the realm of live-action Disney remakes. We start with 2016’s “Pete’s Dragon” from “Peter Pan & Wendy” director David Lowery; a tender, Spielbergian retelling of the not-so-well-received 1977 original that is unbothered, unhurried, and beautifully told. Then, we move into perhaps the most...2023-04-271h 28

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #91: Long in the Tooth (Martin / Vampires / Vampire in Brooklyn)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three vampire films - all different in tone and approach - that are each directed by beloved auteur horror filmmakers. We start with George A. Romero's long-inaccessible "Martin" from 1976, which just received a new 4K UHD release from Second Sight. The disc is gorgeous, but the film itself...2023-04-142h 05

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #90: Be Careful What You Wish For (Erotic Nightmare / Wish Upon / The Box)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three films of varying tones, but all revolve around an opportunity to make a wish, but with deadly consequences. We start with 1999 Hong Kong oddity “Erotic Nightmare,” recently released in a new box set courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome. It’s a bizarre mix of softcore and horror, but it lar...2023-03-311h 59

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #89: Deja Vu (Coherence / Triangle / Timecrimes)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into a trio of indie sci-fi films that all factor in a time loop element. We start with 2013's "Coherence," certainly one of the more unique films in this subgenre, though the hosts have a bit of a disagreement on the film itself. Continuing the disagreements, they move into "Triangle"...2023-03-171h 54

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #88: Specialty Spoofs (Black Dynamite / Your Highness / The Editor)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three spoof comedies that each tackle a niche genre of filmmaking. We start with 2009's laugh-a-minute "Black Dynamite;" a loving tribute to the blaxploitation genre as well as the best spoof since the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker days. And like "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun," we argue that the gags are so...2023-03-101h 48

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #87: Nefarious Necessities (The Edge / Grizzly / Claws / BONUS: Cocaine Bear)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in honor of the release of "Cocaine Bear," Chris and Ryan dive into three films about killer bears. Before the traditional GBW structure, we start with a mini-review of "Cocaine Bear." Then, we move into 1997's "The Edge," the David Mamet-penned "men vs. nature" turned "man vs. man" thriller that's gripping, has great set...2023-03-032h 07

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #86: Pre-Neo-Noirs (Dark City / Virtuosity / Hologram Man)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three mind-bending sci-fi films from the '90s that all reside on the stepping stone to 1999's groundbreaking "The Matrix." We start with Alex Proyas' 1998 dystopian flick "Dark City," which was shot on the same soundstage as "The Matrix" (which reused some of this film's sets), and is a...2023-02-241h 44

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #85: Gridiron Gumshoes (Night Moves [1975] / Ace Ventura: Pet Detective / Stone Cold)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, as the NFL season winds to a close after the Chiefs narrowly defeated the Eagles in the Super Bowl, Ryan and Chris dive into three different detective films that involve football in some way, whether directly or indirectly. We start with Arthur Penn's vastly underrated 1975 gem "Night Moves," in which Gene Hackman plays an...2023-02-171h 45

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #84: Be Still, My Beating Heart (My Bloody Valentine / Valentine / X-Ray)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan return to the well of holiday-themed slasher movies with a trio of Valentine's Day carnage that's sure to rip your heart out! First, we discuss 1981's "My Bloody Valentine," which came out just under a year after "Friday the 13th" hit paydirt (also distributed by Paramount), yet is superior in every...2023-02-102h 04

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #83: Sugar Cereal (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows / Inspector Gadget / Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into a trio of adaptations of popular '80s Saturday morning cartoon shows. First, we start with 2016's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows," which is probably the most accurate adaptation of the popular cartoon, and is the second-best TMNT film since the 1990 original. It's unfortunate that its...2023-02-031h 27

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #82: On the Clock (Sorcerer / 30 Minutes or Less / Premium Rush)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into a set of films where the protagonist(s) must make a potentially life-threatening delivery underneath a ticking clock. We start with William Friedkin's 1977 masterwork "Sorcerer," a film labeled as a disaster in its time but has sense been re-appraised as one of Friedkin's best works (which we heartily agree...2023-01-271h 33

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #81: Dystopian Detectives (Total Recall / Reminiscence / Alien Private Eye)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris take a look at sci-fi noirs, a perfect peanut-butter-and-chocolate genre blend when done right. We start with one of the best to do it, which is Paul Verhoeven's bold, bloody classic, 1990's "Total Recall." Yes, it is an action-adventure as well, but the mind games, world-building, and sleuthing make it a...2023-01-201h 37

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #80: Cage Match Vol. 3: Despite All My Rage (Mandy / Willy's Wonderland / The Wicker Man [2006])Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive back into their mutually-favorite subject in Nicolas Cage for the third iteration of "Cage Match." In this edition, we discuss films that hinge on the famous Nicolas Cage "freakout" moment. We start with Panos Cosmatos' 2018 doom metal mood piece "Mandy," with both hosts noting that it was one of their...2023-01-131h 29

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #79: The Final Countdown (New Year's Evil / Terror Train / Bloody New Year)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, to ring in the New Year, Chris and Ryan dive into three New Year's horror films, rounding out our tour of holiday horror films (for now). We start with 1980's "New Year's Evil," a movie with a fun premise and uses the New Year's holiday well, but has its fair share of lulls. Then...2023-01-061h 22

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #78: Charming as an Eel (Dr. Suess' How the Grinch Stole Christmas 1966 / 2018 / 2000)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, to close out the Christmas season, Ryan and Chris pivot out of the holiday horror flicks to discuss the three adaptations of Dr. Suess' beloved "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." Given that all three films are based on the same source material, the episode runs shorter and is more intertwined than our traditional structure...2022-12-2445 min

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #77: Little Helpers (Gremlins / Feeders 2: Slay Bells / Elves)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan continue their Christmas carnage with holiday creature features. We start with the all-time classic in this arena with Joe Dante's 1984 "Gremlins." Yes, we know it's ubiquitous, but we still gush over how great it is. Then, we move into 1998's holiday-themed SOV alien invasion sequel "Feeders 2: Slay Bells" from the Polonia...2022-12-161h 49

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #76: "On Slasher, On Dancer..." (Don't Open Till Christmas / Jack Frost [1997] / Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris kick off the holiday season the only way they know how with three trashy Christmas-set slasher films. We start with 1984's "Don't Open Till Christmas," which just received a spectacular new Blu-ray courtesy of Vinegar Syndrome. We discuss the film's wild behind-the-scenes woes and argue that it still turns out to...2022-12-091h 10

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #75: Fowl Play (Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead / Thankskilling / Amityville Thanksgiving)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan regrettably take a turn into what they believed to be films about killer turkeys for Thanksgiving, but turns out, only one of them actually fits the bill (though to be fair, one of them advertised on the poster a killer turkey and it turned out to be... something else entirely). We...2022-11-231h 12

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #74: Won't You Be My Captor? (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! / Swept Away [2002] / Hitcher in the Dark)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three films that explore Stockholm Syndrome. We understand that this may be a tricky topic for some, so we want to acknowledge it up front. We start with Pedro Almodóvar's provocative 1990 dark comedy "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!", a tightrope of a premise that shouldn't work, yet l...2022-11-181h 26

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #73: Sasquatch Sillies (Harry and the Hendersons / Little Bigfoot / To Catch a Yeti)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into the weird, niche category of family-friendly Bigfoot films. We start with 1987's "Harry and the Hendersons," which doesn't quite hit the bar for an Amblin film of this ilk, but it's charming and does a lot of things right (especially Rick Baker's Oscar-winning makeup). Then, we move onto a...2022-11-111h 28

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #72: Living in the Pictures (Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid / Hercules Returns / Kung Pow: Enter the Fist)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, as a palette cleanser to our horror-heavy October, Ryan and Chris dive into the very niche category of films that involves actors interacting with footage from older films, dubbing the footage, or both. We start with Carl Reiner's 1982 film noir spoof "Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid," which sees Steve Martin assume the role of...2022-11-041h 07

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #71: Fall 2022 Horror Catch-UpHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, to put a cap on this year's spooky season, Ryan and Chris catch-up with the glut of (mostly very good) new horror films that came out in September and October. The film's discussed without spoilers are "Barbarian," "Pearl," "Smile," "Terrifier 2," "Dark Glasses," "Deadstream," and "V/H/S/99," concluding with a SPOILER discussion of "Halloween...2022-10-281h 56

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #70: Technicolor Terror (The Blob [1988] / Psycho [1998] / Thir13en Ghosts [2001])Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into remakes of classic horror films from the '50s and '60s. We start with Chuck Russell's 1988 version of "The Blob," which pays respectful homage to the 1958 version while carving its own path forward and is arguably a superior film to its originator. Then, we move into Gus Van...2022-10-211h 19

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #69: Barker at the Moon (Hellbound: Hellraiser II / Books of Blood [2020] / Rawhead Rex)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, with the new version of "Hellraiser" now out on Hulu, Ryan and Chris take this time to look back on the adaptations of Clive Barker's work. We start with 1988's "Hellbound: Hellraiser II" a sequel that, while not as groundbreaking as the first film, we argue is as every bit an equal to the...2022-10-141h 15

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #68: Video Killed the Radio Star (Boardinghouse / Sledgehammer / The Burning Moon)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into the weird, wild world of shot-on-video (SOV henceforth) horror movies. While mostly cheap, trashy, and more, SOV horror films are an important stepping stone not just in the evolution of horror, but in cinema as a whole (the precursor to digital filmmaking), so we're here to dive into the...2022-10-071h 41

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #67: Shamble On (Let Sleeping Corpses Lie / FleshEater / Zombie [1979])Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris' brief hiatus comes to a close sooner than expected, and also with that begins our trek into Spooky Season! (Yes, we know it's technically still September, but whatever!) With our first in a string of horror-themed episode, we dive into post-Romero zombie films, films that specifically came in the wake of...2022-09-301h 59

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #66: Music is My Life! (West Side Story [2021] / Dear Evan Hansen / Cats [2019])Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into contemporary musical adaptations, as the last few years has seen the Golden Age of Hollywood favorite come roaring back, due to the combined success of 2016's Oscar-winning "La La Land" and Broadway smash "Hamilton." We start with Steven Spielberg's incendiary adaptation of "West Side Story," that was one of 2021...2022-09-091h 23

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #65: Summer 2022 Catch-UpHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, as the 2022 Summer Movie Season comes to a close and we have one more episode before we take most of September off for life and work obligations, Ryan and Chris look back on the summer season, talk a little bit about the state of the industry, and go in-depth (but non-spoiler-y) on the movies...2022-09-021h 43

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #64: Riding [Trench]Coattails (The One / Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever / Equilibrium)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan put on a nu metal album and travel back to the early 2000s to discuss movies that were inspired by the runaway success of "The Matrix." First, we start with 2001's "The One," a high-concept martial arts extravaganza that's silly but highly entertaining. Then, we move into the infamous 2002 box office...2022-08-261h 15

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #63: California Screamin' (The Prey [1983] / The Freeway Maniac / Memorial Valley Massacre)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive back into the world of regional horror films, specifically with three California-set, not-LA-based trashy slashers. We start with 1983's "The Prey," which finds our hosts overall divided on this regional oddity with a strange production history, but both agree it's more ambitious in what it's trying to do than most...2022-08-191h 45

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #62: Ride Upon Your Mystery Ship (Fire in the Sky / The Fourth Kind / Communion)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, to coincide with the recent release of Jordan Peele's "Nope" (now out in theaters), Chris and Ryan look at three tales of alien abduction, specifically ones that are based on what are claimed to be "real events." We start with 1993's "Fire in the Sky," a film that gets a lot of mileage out...2022-08-051h 29

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #61: If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It (Predators / The Predator / Predator 2)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in honor of the upcoming "Prey" (out on Hulu on August 5, directed by "10 Cloverfield Lane" helmer Dan Trachtenberg), Ryan and Chris dive into the history of the "Predator" franchise, and as we do with these franchise episodes, we eschew our traditional "Good-Bad-What" order to go chronologically through the series. After a brief talk about...2022-07-291h 39

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #60: To Sever and Protect (Maniac Cop / Shallow Grave [1987] / Dead Heat)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! First, before we dive into this week's episode, much like on our recording itself, we want to offer a trigger warning to viewers, as Chris and Ryan dive into three horror/exploitation films that deal with crooked, corrupt, or downright murderous cops. We have not been shy about our viewpoints in the past, standing for much-needed...2022-07-221h 34

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #59: I Gave You All the Clues (Gone Girl / The Da Vinci Code / The Snowman)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into adaptations of airport novels; page-turners that sit at an endcap at a Hudson News that get propelled into The New York Times' Bestseller list and inevitably get bought up by a studio. We start with David Fincher's 2014 adaptation of Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl," where the screenplay was adapted by...2022-07-151h 39

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #58: Land Shark (Tremors / Blood Beach / Blades)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, to coincide with the 4th of July holiday in the States (despite our lack of Patriotism at the moment given the *gestures broadly at everything*), Chris and Ryan return to the world of "Jaws" knock-offs, only this time, ones in which the threat is not by sea, but by land. We start with 1990's...2022-07-011h 32

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #57: Elvis Has Left the Building (True Romance / 3000 Miles to Graceland / Bubba Ho-Tep)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, in honor of the release of Baz Luhrmann's "Elvis" biopic, Chris and Ryan dive into three films in which Elvis drives the narrative and/or enforces the decisions of the lead characters. We start with "True Romance," the Tony Scott-directed, Quentin Tarantino-penned (his first screenplay) lovers-on-the-run flick in which Christian Slater's Tarantino surrogate Clarence...2022-06-241h 41

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #56: Yee-Ha-Ha (Cat Ballou / Almost Heroes / A Million Ways to Die in the West)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into the subgenre of western comedies; a formula that's difficult to pull off, but is immensely satisfying when it is. We start with 1965's "Cat Ballou," a fun, somewhat subversive take on the typical revenge western, and a fitting arc regarding Lee Marvin's aging gunslinger (who won an Oscar for...2022-06-171h 22

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #55: Piper's Pit (They Live / Sci-Fighters / Hell Comes to Frogtown)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into the films of the late "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, arguably the first professional wrestler to successfully translate from the ring to the big screen. We start with 1988's "They Live" - John Carpenter's satirical horror-comedy that has cemented itself into the pop culture lexicon and is as sadly relevant today...2022-06-101h 39

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #54: May 2022 Catch-UpHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris return with another monthly catch-up (though this will not be a regular occurrence; we just didn't want to burden our vacations with additional movie-watching). May 2022 had a lot to offer, from megabudget tentpoles to smaller indie fare, and we run the entire gamut on this episode. The two of them discuss...2022-06-031h 23

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #53: Reunited (Days of Thunder / Skyscraper / Waterworld)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into director/actor reunions after their previous film was a big hit. We start with "Days of Thunder," a re-team of Tom Cruise and Tony Scott after the massive success of "Top Gun," and though it made less than half of what "Top Gun" made, we argue it's the stronger...2022-05-201h 32

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #52: Coming to You Live... For Now (Pontypool / Spree / WNUF Halloween Special)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into the niche world of Broadcast Terrors; a sub-subgenre of horror in which horrific events are being broadcast in real-time over the airwaves, the Internet, or your television. We start with "Pontypool," a 2008 zombie movie gem in which a small Canadian AM radio station slowly discovers the terror happening outside...2022-05-061h 20

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #51: April 2022 Catch-UpHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, with a large crop of new releases in April that Ryan and Chris were excited to see, the two give their non-spoiler thoughts on four high-profile releases, including The Daniels' "Everything Everywhere All At Once," Michael Bay's "Ambulance," Nicolas Cage meta-comedy "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent," and finally, Robert Eggers' brutal revenge flick, "...2022-04-291h 00

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #50: Down by the Bay (Pain & Gain / 6 Underground / Bad Boys II)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, with the recent release of "Ambulance," Ryan and Chris look back on the career of Michael Bay, specifically through the vulgar auteurist's R-rated features (not only because of "Ambulance's" R-rating, but because nearly all of his PG-13 films - which includes five "Transformers" flicks - are rank). We start with 2013's "Pain & Gain," which...2022-04-151h 24

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #49: WE MADE YOU! (The Mist / Maximum Overdrive / Demon Wind)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three films in the very specific horror subgenre of "supernatural siege." We start with 2007's "The Mist," Frank Darabont's tense, bleak, yet completely prescient adaptation of Stephen King's novella, then we swing into King himself with his sole directorial effort, 1986's "Maximum Overdrive," before finishing with one of the...2022-04-081h 35

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #48: My Posse's Gettin' Bigger (The Untouchables / Gangster Squad / Young Guns)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris look at three pieces of historical pulp fiction with a cartoonish tone about rounding up a posse to take down the corrupt in power. We start with Brian De Palma's hugely entertaining 1987 crime flick "The Untouchables" (fresh off a new 4K UHD transfer), then come down hard on 2013's "Gangster Squad"...2022-04-011h 45

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #47: Car Trouble (Breakdown / Rest Stop / The Hitcher)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, not unlike our Road Trip Comedies episode from two weeks ago, Chris and Ryan dive into road trip thrillers; films that start out with a destination and then go horribly south for our protagonists. We start with 1997's "Breakdown," a nerve-frying thriller with a top-tier Kurt Russell performance, then talk about 2006's misbegotten DTV...2022-03-181h 39

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #46: C'mon... Let's Get Nuts (The Batman / Batman on Film)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into the cinematic history of one of their mutually favorite subjects: Batman. From the Adam West series all the way to Matt Reeves' "The Batman" (Currently out in theaters), the two of them talk about Batman through the years, movie-by-movie, until finishing with a non-spoiler/spoiler discussion on The Caped...2022-03-112h 13

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #45: Road to Nowhere (Lost in America / Wild Hogs / Ryan's Babe)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into road trip comedies without a destination. Our "good" and our "bad" pick speak to one-another, as both center around protagonists who attempt to lead the "Easy Rider" lifestyle and come up short. In this case, those films are Albert Brooks' biting "Lost in America" and the inexplicably popular-at-the-time ($170m...2022-03-042h 18

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #44: Cage Match Vol. 2 - Caged Emotions (Adaptation / Dying of the Light / The Weather Man)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into their second "Cage Match," this time about Nicolas Cage dramas. We start with director Spike Jonze and writer Charlie Kaufman's brilliant "Adaptation" (with a top-tier, dual-role performance from Cage), Paul Schrader's taken-away-in-post-production "Dying of the Light" with a committed Cage but sloppily put together, before rounding out with Gore...2022-02-251h 44

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #43: Citizen Krang (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles / Theodore Rex / Kung Fu Rascals)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into the small pocket in the '90s where the niche rubber suit/animatronic and martial arts kid flick subgenre ran rampant, launched by one specific pop culture behemoth and our "Good" pick this week: 1990's "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Then, we swing into the notorious 1995 straight-to-video stinker "Theodore Rex,"...2022-02-111h 46

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #42: Old Man Strength (Mad Max: Fury Road / Rambo: Last Blood / Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into another round of legacyquels, this time of the action variety. We start with George Miller's high-octane 2015 masterwork "Mad Max: Fury Road," then come down hard on the misguided, poorly-made, and pathetic franchise finale "Rambo: Last Blood," and finally end with a plea that Steven Spielberg's oft-maligned "Indiana Jones and...2022-02-051h 44

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW Minisode #7: Scream (2022)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris take a break from a normal three-film episode to discuss the latest "Scream," the fifth entry in the long-standing horror series, and the first to not be directed by the late Wes Craven (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillet of "Ready or Not" fame take the reigns here). We discuss it within...2022-01-281h 08

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #41: Terror-torial (Death Screams / The Chill Factor / Winterbeast)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into the wonderfully weird world of regional horror films with 1982's southern-fried "Death Screams," 1993's Wisconsin-set snoozer "The Chill Factor," and 1992's everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-yet-still-somehow-only-77-minutes-long Massachusetts-set oddity, "Winterbeast." You can find this and future episodes on our website thegoodbadwhat.com. You can subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, An...2022-01-211h 58

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #40: Mutually Assured Destruction (Miracle Mile / Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines / Threads)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, what better way for Chris and Ryan to ring in a new year of uncertainty, gloom and all-around worry by talking about *checks notes* films about impending nuclear destruction. We start with 1988's breakneck "all in one night" cult favorite "Miracle Mile," then swing into how "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" ups the ultimate...2022-01-141h 02

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #39: Top 10 Films of 2021Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris finally put 2021 to bed by counting down their Top 10 Films of the Year! It was a great year for cinema, between the quality films that came out, the re-opening of movie theaters, and many other factors, and we find plenty to discuss (and even overlap) in some of 2021's strongest offerings. 2022-01-071h 14

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #38: Ho Ho Horror (Christmas Evil / The Gingerdead Man / Blood Beat)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, on our final episode for 2021, Ryan and Chris look at three films in a mutually favorite category that they both admit is largely bad: Holiday Horror Films. We start with 1980's perverse, character-driven killer Santa film "Christmas Evil," follow up with 2005's Full Moon Features clunker (though inexplicably spawned a franchise) "The Gingerdead Man,"...2021-12-231h 18

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #37: Crappy Holidays (Elf / A Karate Christmas Miracle / Eight Crazy Nights)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan kick off their holiday cheer with three films that follow the "A Christmas Carol" template of someone who needs to learn the true meaning of the holidays. We start with the ubiquitous, yet disarmingly-charming "new" Christmas classic "Elf," swing into the utter scam that is "A Karate Christmas Miracle," and end...2021-12-171h 23

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #36: Satanic Panic (The Blackcoat's Daughter / End of Days / Antichrist)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into the world of "satanic panic" films, beginning with 2015's festival darling "The Blackcoat's Daughter" (directed by Oz Perkins, son of Anthony Perkins), then shift into 1999's misbegotten Arnold Schwarzenegger vehicle "End of Days," before finishing with perhaps Lars von Trier's most polarizing film - in no shortage of them...2021-12-101h 14

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #35: That's Canuxploitation! (Siege [1983] / Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare / Wicked World)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into three films that fit under the "canuxploitation" subgenre; genre films that were made in Canada. We start with 1983's shockingly still-relevant "Siege," then move into our frustrations about 1987's dull "Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare," and conclude with a discussion about 1991's "Wicked World," a treaty on the wickedness in...2021-12-031h 18

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #34: Out of Body Experience (Soul / Love on a Leash / Face-Off)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into three films that deal with a body swap or transformation in some way. We start with 2020's "Soul," a high-water mark for both Pixar and co-directed Peter Docter ("Monsters, Inc.", "Up," and "Inside Out"), move into complete bafflement with 2011's shot-on-MiniDV "Prince and the Frog"-inspired "Love on a...2021-11-261h 19

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #33: Fall Catch-UpHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! As October and the beginning of November were packed with new releases, there were many films that Chris and Ryan wanted to discuss, but couldn't find the time to fit into a normal minisode. So this week, the two of them catch up with discussing movies they both saw, which include "Dune," "The French Dispatch," and "...2021-11-121h 14

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #32: Culture Clash (Drive [1997] / Rush Hour / Silent Assassins)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into a trio of buddy cop/buddy action films of the "East Meets West" motif. We start with 1997's "Drive," an energetic, no-frills "Terminator" meets "Midnight Run" blast that has slowly developed a cult following over the years (and hopefully more people come away from this episode as converts), then...2021-11-051h 15

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #31: Evil Dies Tonight! (Halloween Kills / The Halloween Series)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris put a cap on October by returning to Haddonfield, Illinois for a discussion on "Halloween Kills," the second in the new trilogy of films from director David Gordon Green (currently in theaters and on Peacock Premium). As we do with new releases, we divide this into a non-spoiler section and spoiler...2021-10-291h 25

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #30: Elevated Horror (The Lift / Devil / Malevolent Ascent)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris continue their trek through the October season with an episode entitled "Elevated Horror." No, not about the reductive term that PR companies have come up with to disassociate "prestige" horror films from the rest, but about horror films all centered around an elevator. We start with Dick Maas' 1983 cult classic "The...2021-10-221h 16

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW Minisode #6: No Time to Die / LambHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris return with another minisode to discuss two films that could not be more diametrically opposed with "No Time to Die" - the fifth and final Daniel Craig-starring James Bond film - and "Lamb," a horror/drama folklore with a bizarre premise. You can find this and future episodes on o...2021-10-151h 11

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #29: Horrors D'ovoures (Creepshow / Verotika / Waxwork) [GUEST: Ryan Frakes]Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris welcome friend of the show Ryan Frakes - the owner and manager of The Cinemagic Theater in Portland, OR - on the show to discuss horror anthologies and get us into the mood for spooky season. First, we start with George A. Romero and Stephen King's beloved 1982 macabre anthology "Creepshow," followed...2021-10-081h 34

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW Minisode #5: Cry Macho / Prisoners of the GhostlandHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris discuss two new neo-westerns, though both vastly different in tone, structure, and style. We start with "Cry Macho," the latest film from Clint Eastwood, but spend the bulk of our time discussing "Prisoners of the Ghostland," Sion Sono's English-language debut starring GBW favorite, Nicolas Cage. You can find this a...2021-10-0148 min

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #28: Ridiculous (Dirty Work / Lost & Found / Freddy Got Fingered)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris return to a traditional three-film episode with a discussion about studio comedies with an unconventional comedian in the leading role. The basis for this episode stemmed from the unfortunate passing of Norm Macdonald, and we decided to pay our respects to Norm by discussing his 1998 starring vehicle "Dirty Work," a very...2021-09-241h 26

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW Minisode #4: Malignant / The Card CounterHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris are back for another Minisode, this time with two films that couldn't be further apart from one another outside of being carte blanche auteurist projects. We start with a brief discussion of "The Card Counter," the latest film from Paul Schrader, before spending the meat of the episode on "Malignant" the latest film from...2021-09-161h 18

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW Minisode #3: Candyman (2021)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris kick off the "new" format (i.e. switching between a full, three-film episode and a minisode of a new release) with a discussion about Nia DaCosta's legacyquel of "Candyman." We start with our non-spoiler thoughts, with a spoiler discussion around the 13-minute mark (which we give plenty of warning about in...2021-09-0753 min

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #27: Resistance is Futile (Slither / The Faculty / Night of the Creeps)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Chris and Ryan dive into alien assimilation films; most specifically of the "slug" variety, and even more specifically, all three films more or less have the same skeleton plot. We start with 2006's "Slither," James Gunn's goopy, gross-out horror-comedy that cemented early on that he has a skill for treating something like a complete...2021-08-271h 53

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #26: Train in Vain (On Deadly Ground / Braddock: Missing in Action III / Champagne & Bullets aka GetEven)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! This week, Ryan and Chris dive into action movie vanity projects; films in which the star also directed (or had a very involved hand in the creative process). We start with 1994's "On Deadly Ground," the only film directed by Steven Seagal which is far more fascinating than it has any right to be (given that...2021-08-202h 31

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #25: Hey Ted, Where the Hell's the Corkscrew!? (Friday the 13th Part II / Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan / Part V: A New Beginning)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! It is Friday, August 13th, and for this week's episode, what better time than to look back on the entire history of the "Friday the 13th!" In an Uber(Jason)-sized episode, Chris and Ryan touch on all 12 films in the iconic horror series, their personal histories with the films, and the series' place in the...2021-08-132h 17

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #24: Just When You Thought It Was Safe... (Piranha / Orca: The Killer Whale / Cruel Jaws)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, as there are a couple more weeks of summer left, Chris and Ryan look back on the knockoffs and imitators of the summer blockbuster that started it all: Steven Spielberg's "Jaws." We start with 1978's "Piranha," the Joe Dante-directed, John Sayles-penned, and Roger Corman-produced monster flick that has enough wit and point-of-view...2021-08-061h 42

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #23: What a Twist! (Signs / Lady in the Water / The Happening) [GUEST: Jenny Nulf]Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Ryan and Chris are joined by Jenny Nulf (Austin Chronicle) to look back on the career of M. Night Shyamalan, to coincide with the release of his latest film "Old" (which was #1 at the box office last weekend and is the subject of many a great memes in the Twittersphere). Whether he...2021-07-301h 42

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #22: Time is a Flat Circle (Donnie Darko / The Butterfly Effect / Lost Highway) [LIVE at NBFF]Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, we are broadcasting the episode we recorded specially for the Fourth Annual North Bend Film Festival that took place from July 15-18. Ryan and Chris look back at vanguard sci-fi/horror dramas that bend time and space in some way with Richard Kelley's 2001 cult classic "Donnie Darko" (celebrating its 20th Anniversary), 2004's...2021-07-231h 36

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #21: Basketball Jones (He Got Game / Simon Sez / Conan the Destroyer)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, to coincide with "Space Jam: A New Legacy" (it's here, whether we like it or not), Ryan and Chris dive into starring roles - or significant supporting roles - of NBA stars. We start with Spike Lee's "He Got Game," a unique film in the canon of sports films being both a...2021-07-161h 34

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #20: The Killer is Me (Magic / Monkey Shines / The Pit)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Chris and Ryan look at horror films in which our lead character channels a murderous personality through another vessel. We start with "Magic," the Richard Attenborough film from 1978, with a bravura lead performance from Sir Anthony Hopkins as a magician who rekindles a relationship with an old high school flame (Ann-Margret) but...2021-07-091h 35

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #19: Dead, White & Blue (10 to Midnight / Sliver / All-American Murder)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Ryan and Chris get as festive as they can for the Fourth of July with American Giallos; films that take inspiration from the pulp paperback novels that were the cornerstone of Italian horror/genre cinema. We start with 1983's "10 to Midnight," featuring one of the better late-period Charles Bronson performances and a...2021-07-021h 40

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #18: Cage Match Vol. 1 - In the Nic of Time (The Rock / Gone in 60 Seconds / Con Air)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Chris and Ryan dive into the first of a new subseries entitled "Cage Match," in honor of the great Nicholas Cage. Given the wide gamut of films in Cage's filmography - across many genres and to varying degrees of quality - we figured discussing his career occasionally through various genres made sense...2021-06-251h 28

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #17: Renny, I Have Your Number (The Long Kiss Goodnight / Driven / The Adventures of Ford Fairlane)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Ryan and Chris dive into the filmography of Finnish-born journeyman filmmaker Renny Harlin (whose latest film - "The Misfits" - just landed on VOD), specifically through the lens of three films he made with screenplays by very distinct authors. We start with 1996's "The Long Kiss Goodnight," his rebound film of sorts after legendary flop "...2021-06-181h 51

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #16: The Wayback Machine (Blade Runner 2049 / Independence Day: Resurgence / TRON: Legacy)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Chris and Ryan discuss Sci-Fi Legacyquels - the term coined by Matt Singer of ScreenCrush to describe a years-later sequel that has one foot in the past with another trudging forward - specifically ones that are one-off's and not part of a multi-entry series. We start with Denis Villenueve's miraculous "Blade Runner 2049" f...2021-06-101h 45

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #15: 2021 Catch-UpHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! In lieu of a normal structure this week, as both Ryan and Chris are coming off of vacations, the two of them decide to reflect on the 2021 film year so far, and discuss the films they’ve seen this year (at least ones that haven’t already been discussed on a previous Minisode), as well as ones...2021-06-041h 54

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #14: Please Don't Stop the Music (UHF / Disorderlies / Cool As Ice)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Ryan and Chris discuss star vehicles/vanity projects for musicians that were meant to launch their respective film careers, but... didn't quite pan out. We start with 1989's "UHF," the now cult classic "Weird Al" Yankovic vehicle that tanked horribly the summer it came out. We talk about Weird Al's career, how...2021-05-281h 31

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #13: It's All Fun and Games (Battle Royale / Intacto / 13 Tzameti)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Chris and Ryan discuss International Games of Death; films that are not in the English language that involves a very dangerous game as the centerpiece. We start with the film that most people would think of based on that description, Kinji Fukasaku's iconic "Battle Royale." An entry point into Asian genre cinema...2021-05-211h 42

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #12: What Year is This!? (Looper / Wild Wild West / Radioactive Dreams)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week's episode, Ryan and Chris discuss anachronistic genre-benders; films that are set in one time period, but draw inspiration from another, be it the past or present. We start with Rian Johnson's 2012 sci-fi/western/film noir "Looper," which both of us were fans of back when it came out and discovered that it has...2021-05-141h 41

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #8: Family Ties (Skinner / Ice Cream Man / Savage Harbor)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this week’s episode, Ryan drags Chris through the muck of the direct-to-video wasteland with three films that star the sibling of a much more famous person. We start with 1993's "Skinner," a genuinely unsettling piece of horror sleaze in the same vein as "Maniac" and "The Driller Killer" in which Ted Raimi (brother of di...2021-04-161h 54

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW Minisode #1: Godzilla vs. KongHello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On our very first, long-teased Minisode, Ryan and Chris spend the entirety of the episode dedicated to one film: "Godzilla vs. Kong." The Adam Wingard-directed smackdown between two of cinema's iconic monsters has finally arrived in theaters and on HBO Max, and we discuss the film itself, the Warner Bros. MonsterVerse as a whole, its robust...2021-04-0555 min

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #4: A Change of Pace (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 / Batman Forever / Escape From L.A.)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this episode, Ryan went with sequels that shifted drastically in tone from their predecessor, or predecessors (and may or may not have had too much to drink in the process, hence why this episode runs longer than usual). We start with 1986’s “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2,” Tobe Hooper’s splatter-y, darkly-comic follow-up to one of the most...2021-03-121h 49

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #3: Is That a Knife in Your Pocket? (Scream / I Know What You Did Last Summer / Sleepaway Camp)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this episode, Chris picked slasher films, specifically the “whodunnit?” subsection of the slasher genre, and even more specifically, ones with deconstructionist and/or postmodernist elements. We start with what is likely the first film that comes to mind based on that description, which is 1996’s “Scream,” director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson’s razor-sharp cultural beh...2021-03-051h 28

The Good, The Bad, and The What!?GBW #2: As Seen on TV (Mission: Impossible / The Dukes of Hazzard / The Equalizer)Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Good, The Bad, and The What!? The show in which we discuss three films that we have deemed "good," "bad," or "what!?" within a subgenre, theme, motif, director or actor's filmography, and more! On this episode, Ryan chose adaptations of popular television shows, starting with Brian De Palma's twisty, tightly-constructed 1996 adaptation of "Mission: Impossible," arguably the most successful television adaptation, given that it has spawned five sequels with Parts 7 and 8 currently filming. From there, we move from globe-trotting spy espionage to Hazzard County, Georgia to discuss Jay Chandrasekhar's utterly...2021-02-261h 15

Diversion TheoryBeasts of Men and Gods/Kingdom of Heaven chat with Author Ryan OliverToday we talk with new Author Ryan Oliver and his book, Soldiers of Fire: Beasts of Men and Gods and compare how Kingdom of Heaven is partially an inspiration for him.2021-02-2456 min